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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 4 – secure himself from defeat

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 4 – Tactical dispositions

Thus the good fighter is able to secure himself against defeat, …

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 6, Set 1

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

This is today’s set of Cue Ball Cheats. These practice setups (and others in the book and blog) help you learn HOW to apply an exact speed and spin. That precision is how to get perfect shape on the second ball – and how to string a run together. For these layouts here are the Cheats for this post:

  • Cheat: 12:00, Soft 2 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Medium 1 speed.
  • Cheat: Stun, Medium 1 speed.
    6:00, Medium 2 speed.
  • Cheat: Stun, Medium 2 speed.

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 7 – maneuvering army

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 7 – Maneuvering

Maneuvering with an army is advantageous; …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 5 – control of large force

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 5 – Energy

The control of a large force is the same in principle as the control of a few men: …

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(S&D) Safety & Defense – Personalities: The Angry Player

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(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)

This type of player is either constantly upset or looking for an opportunity to display his short temper. He is usually found in bar environments. To him, pool is intended to be an interruption in an otherwise bad day. Unfortunately he still carries his emotional baggage into the game. Continue reading →

(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 3 – bring misfortune

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 3 – Planning attacks

a ruler can bring misfortune upon his army: …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 8 – enemy not coming

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 8 – Variations in tactics

The art of war teaches us to rely: Not on the likelihood of the enemy’s not coming…

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(FAQ) When do you play a safety shot?

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Many times while playing, you face a table layout without simple options to pocket balls. There are only bad, very bad and “%?&*@#^” choices. All of us have watched as various bar bangers seize upon this opportunity to demonstrate the width and breadth of their imagination. Actually these guys provide you with an amazing educational instance of stupidity. Continue reading →

(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 3 – subdue enemy

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

This segment is from:

Chapter 3 – Planning attacks

Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy’s troops…

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This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 6 – forced to an engagement

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 6 – Weakness and strength

If we wish to fight, the enemy can be forced to an engagement …

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This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.

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